Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Is Empathy a Sin? (with Tim Muehlhoff)
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May 13, 2025 
Tim Muehlhoff, a communications professor at Biola University, dives into the role of empathy in today’s society, questioning if it’s being weaponized to sway Christian beliefs. The discussion tackles the balance between genuine compassion and accountability, especially towards offenders. Muehlhoff highlights the moral limits of empathy within biblical texts and critiques contemporary feminism, advocating for nuance. He emphasizes the need for empathy to coexist with truth in Christian communication, ensuring that compassion doesn’t compromise biblical values.
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Seven-Week Empathy Dialogue Anecdote
- Tim Muehlhoff led a seven-week empathy-based dialogue between conservative Christians and gay community members.
- Although no one changed minds, it transformed the tone of the conversation to openness and respect.
Empathy's Cultural Decline Insight
- Empathy is widely recognized as declining sharply in American culture today.
- Its vilification may underpin a dangerous dehumanization threatening multicultural democracy.
Communicate With Empathy and Love
- Communicate truth with love and empathy to lower walls and foster listening.
- Shape conversations for relational connection, not just content delivery.
